Date Initiated by Firm |
July 11, 2011 |
Create Date |
May 14, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 |
Recall Number |
Z-1542-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
61475 |
Product |
Norco Shoulder Pulley
Distributed by North Coast Medical, Gilroy, CA.
Used to improve range of shoulder movement and coordination following a stroke, shoulder injury or surgery. |
Code Information |
Product number NC52069. Product does not have lot/serial numbers, expiration dates or UPC numbers. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
North Coast Medical Inc 8100 Camino Arroyo Gilroy CA 95020-7304
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For Additional Information Contact |
Cheri Koehler 800-821-9319 Ext. 121
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Potential for plastic D-ring to break during use and cause injury.
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Action |
North Coast Medical began contacting customers of the recall on July 13, 2011 by telephone. A phone script was used to inform customers of the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Information was provided for customers to return affected product. Affected devices were re-worked and inspected. Contact the firm by e-mail at www.ncmedical.com for questions regarding this recall. |
Quantity in Commerce |
2364 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain and the Netherlands. |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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